Commerce Announces Winners of EMEA Region Customer and Partner Awards Recognizing Innovation and Meaningful Results in Ecommerce
Rhea-AI Summary
Commerce (Nasdaq: CMRC) announced winners of its 2026 EMEA Customer and Partner Awards on April 17, 2026, recognizing customers, agencies, and technology partners for innovation and measurable ecommerce results across BigCommerce and Feedonomics.
Winners include Studio Anneloes, Pearson, IAG Loyalty Retail, MKM Building Supplies, De Nieuwe Zaak, Adyen, Nagarro, and others across categories such as Growth Champion, Innovation in Digital Experience, Connected Commerce, B2B Excellence, and Proven Delivery.
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News Market Reaction – CMRC
In the Apr 17 session, CMRC gained 4.26%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14 | Rights plan adoption | Neutral | +0.0% | Adopted limited-duration stockholder rights plan after unsolicited Rezolve Ai proposal. |
| Apr 09 | Investor briefing | Neutral | -1.5% | Announced invitation-only investor briefing at 2026 Commerce Live conference. |
| Apr 08 | M&A proposal rejected | Positive | -2.2% | Board rejected Rezolve Ai’s all-stock offer as significantly undervaluing Commerce.com. |
| Apr 06 | APAC awards | Neutral | +0.4% | Announced 2026 APAC Customer and Partner Awards across BigCommerce and Feedonomics. |
| Mar 04 | Peer funding news | Neutral | +1.7% | Cart.com announced $180M growth equity investment, with modest positive read-through to CMRC. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Recent news often saw muted or slightly negative reactions, even on strategic or partnership-related items; modest positive moves followed less material awards news.
Over the last six weeks, CMRC has reported several notable events. On April 8, 2026, the Board rejected an unsolicited all‑stock proposal from Rezolve Ai, followed by a April 14, 2026 rights plan adoption to protect shareholders. It also announced APAC awards on April 6, 2026, which drew a mild 0.37% gain. An investor briefing at Commerce Live on April 9, 2026 saw a small decline. Today’s EMEA awards extend that recognition theme within its ecosystem.
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Ecommerce leader honors the most innovative customers and agency and technology partners for their industry achievements
AUSTIN, Texas and LONDON, United Kingdom, April 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Commerce (Nasdaq: CMRC), an open, intelligent ecosystem of technology solutions and the parent company of leading ecommerce platform BigCommerce and data feed optimization leader Feedonomics, today announced the winners of its 2026 EMEA Customer and Partner Awards. The awards programs recognize the most innovative and inspiring customers and partners doing big things on the BigCommerce and Feedonomics platforms.
“Our customers and partners across EMEA are setting a high bar for what modern commerce looks like,” said Andrew Norman, senior vice president and general manager of international at Commerce. “They’re embracing change, simplifying complexity, and building the scale needed to compete and grow in an increasingly demanding digital environment.”
2026 Commerce Customer Award Winners
Growth Champion Awards: Celebrates customers demonstrating exceptional Commerce-driven growth, delivering measurable year-over-year gains through transactions, channel expansion, or data-led performance.
- Winner: Studio Anneloes
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Innovation in Digital Experience Award: Celebrates brands harnessing AI, automation, or composable tech to transform digital experiences to push the industry forward through bold experimentation.
- Winner: Pearson
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Connected Commerce Award: Celebrates customers unifying multiple components of the Commerce stack to create connected experiences that deliver measurable outcomes through seamless, integrated solutions.
- Winner: IAG Loyalty Retail
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Emerging Innovator Award: Recognizes customers and partners achieving fast market lift post-launch (within the first 3 years of operation).
- Winner: Regal Fish
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B2B Excellence Award: Recognizing leaders in B2B ecommerce who are redefining what’s possible through innovation, operational excellence, and exceptional buyer experiences.
- Winner: MKM Building Supplies
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2026 Commerce Partner Winners
Partner of the Year: Granted to a partner demonstrating excellence in joint solution development and market positioning, that delivers superior user experience, maintains outstanding customer reviews, achieves a strong base of shared customers, and executes impactful co-marketing initiatives.
- Winner: De Nieuwe Zaak
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Growth Champion Award: Honors the partner who fueled the most demonstrable growth and market impact across the Commerce ecosystem.
Innovation in Digital Experience Award: Celebrates an agency using AI, composability, or creative solutions to elevate merchant experiences and advance modern commerce through innovative, strategic execution.
- Winner: De Nieuwe Zaak
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Emerging Innovator Award: Highlights early-stage partners showing exceptional growth, enablement adoption, and community contribution.
- Winner: Nagarro
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B2B Excellence Award: Celebrating partners addressing the complex challenges of B2B merchants through strategic use of price lists, customer groups, and open APIs to elevate the buying experience.
- Winner: Agency51
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Proven Delivery Award: Awarded to a partner with 2+ years in the BigCommerce Program that demonstrates an ability to launch client sites on time, on budget, in a way that delights customers and leads to desired business outcomes.
- Winner: Apply Digital
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Commerce Champion Award:Spotlights partners elevating the Commerce story through advocacy, thought leadership, and storytelling.
- Winner: Glass Atlas
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About Commerce
Commerce (Nasdaq: CMRC) empowers businesses to innovate, grow, and thrive by providing an open, AI-driven commerce ecosystem. As the parent company of BigCommerce, Feedonomics, and Makeswift, Commerce connects the tools and systems that power growth, enabling businesses to unlock the full potential of their data, deliver seamless and personalized experiences across every channel, and adapt swiftly to an ever-changing market. Trusted by leading businesses like Coldwater Creek, Cole Haan, Dell, Harvey Nichols, King Arthur Baking Co., Mizuno, Pacsun, Perry Ellis, Skechers, SportsShoes and Uplift Desk, Commerce delivers the storefront control, optimized data, and AI-ready tools businesses need to grow, serve diverse buyers, and operate with confidence in an increasingly intelligent, multi-surface world. For more information, visit commerce.com or follow us on X and LinkedIn.
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Media Contact:
Brad Hem
pr@commerce.com
